The Clare Teal 5
She’s back! Expect exhilarating swing from award winning jazz vocalist and long-time Radio 2 & Jazz FM broadcaster Clare Teal, who returns with a fabulous new show.
The Clare Teal 5 is an exciting collaboration between award winning jazz vocalist and long-time Radio 2 & Jazz FM and Radio 3 broadcaster Clare Teal and her magnificent band, featuring the UK’s finest jazz musicians.
2025 sees Clare celebrate her 25th anniversary of touring and to mark the occasion she will delve into her 22 album back catalogue with new arrangements of old favourites, including her breakthrough album Orsino’s Songs (2002) featuring California Dreamin’, plus material from cher major label debut album Don’t Talk (2004) which reached the top 20!
Teal’s live shows are constantly evolving, and always interspersed with Clare’s warm and witty storytelling. A magical world where the talents of Cole Porter, Van Morrison, Sam Smith, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Blossom Dearie, Peggy Lee, Sarah Vaughan are heralded by Clare and her band, in addition to Clare’s own original songs. Brought to life using her unique swing jazz palette providing an evening of rich sounds and stories – always engaging – always uplifting.
As one of the UK’s greatest interpreters of popular song and much-loved performers, Clare and her band guarantee an evening of inspirational, uplifting music and unbridled entertainment, performed by the very best.
Clare Teal - Vocals
Jim Watson – Piano
Dave Archer – Guitar
Simon Little – Bass
Will Cleasby – Drums
Here's a taster of what you can expect, Click here to watch Messin’ With Fire from The Fireside Sessions on Clare’s YouTube Channel also just uploaded her cover of Sam Smith’s Leave Your Lover from the new Vault Sessions You can also delve into Clare’s extensive back catalogue by visiting Spotify
